Sport provides a form of escapism for billions worldwide, often producing drama you would expect to find in a soap opera script. So often, it is the story behind the scenes that carries the true theatre. In this article, we list five sporting documentaries that we feel offer the greatest insight into the stories behind […]
The 147 Vs. The Nine-Darter
It is a question that has been debated between snooker and darts fans for many years, what is the most difficult to achieve, a 147 break or a nine-darter? Both sporting accomplishments require precision, talent, and bottle to achieve. A 147 break in snooker demands the player at the table to pot 36 balls consecutively, […]
Shot Stopper Turned Ball Potter
Snooker professional Ross Muir is enjoying being back on tour after winning back his tour card earlier this year, but the Edinburgh potter could have followed a much different path. Ross is a huge football fan, supporting Hearts of Midlothian, and was a talented enough goalkeeper to have been scouted by Scottish giants Celtic. Unfortunately, […]
No Ordinary Joe
Leicester’s Joe O’Connor has always been handy with a cue, firstly becoming a junior pool champion before breaking into snooker’s top 32 in 2023. Joe has enjoyed a fruitful 12 months on the World Snooker Tour (WST), during which time he has reached his first ranking final at the Scottish Open, a semi-final at the […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan – From Romford & District Snooker League to World Champion
Ronnie O’Sullivan is undoubtedly one of the greatest snooker players of all time, with a career that has spanned more than three decades, winning seven world titles along the way. Before ‘The Rocket’ became a household name, and arguably the face of his sport with, O’Sullivan had to start somewhere, and that somewhere was as […]
Amateur Champion, UK Championship Semi-Finalist…And Artist!
David Grace has been a regular on snooker’s professional tour since 2008, the same year he won the European Snooker Championships, and has successfully earned a living from the sport he loves – in more ways than one. Grace, born in Leeds in 1985, grew up playing snooker with his dad from the age of […]
Kenna: “Nerve-Racking” Playing in Front of Ronnie O’Sullivan
Rebecca Kenna is one of the leading names on the Women’s World Snooker Tour (WWST) and reached the final of the World Mixed Doubles with Mark Selby…but she admitted that playing in front of Ronnie O’Sullivan was a “nerve-wracking” experience. Kenna, 33, is ranked number four in the world on the WWST and has had […]
Will Mixed Doubles Prove to be Catalyst for Women’s Snooker?
This past weekend saw eight of snooker’s top male and female players compete in the World Mixed Doubles, with the hope of sparking more interest in the women’s game. The World Mixed Doubles was broadcast to a large television audience around the world, shown in the UK on ITV4, and was snooker’s first televised mixed […]
How do Good Coaches Plan Training Sessions?
A good coach has a clear objective and plan in place before every training session, understanding what it is they want their players to come away with. Whatever sport it is that you coach, it is important that your training sessions are planned. That means understanding the abilities of your players, where they are in […]
Cancel Training/Matches When it’s Too Hot
The country is set to see record temperatures this week with forecasts over 40°C in some parts, which means that clubs and coaches must consider cancelling scheduled training and matches. The government has issued a first-ever red heat warning for Monday and Tuesday (18 and 19 July), meaning that the weather poses a risk to […]